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J -- FIELD MAINTENANCE OF ASOS WEATHER SENSORS & CONTROLS AND RELATED SERVICES SOL 52-DGNW-8-90041 POC Greg Smith, 301-713-0823 x118, or by fax at 301-713-0806 WEB: click here to view draft statement of work, http://www.oso3.nws.noaa.gov/OSO321/ASOS/asosmas.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact the Contracting Office at NOAA, Gregory.N.Smith@NOAA.gov. The National Weather Service (NWS) has a draft Statement of Work (SOW) available for public comment and seeks sources capable of providing field maintenance on approximately 100 Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)sites nationwide. The draft SOW is only available via the Internet. The requirement includes periodic preventive and facility maintenance, calibration and all necessary corrective maintenance in a timely manner to meet operational requirements and to ensure effective performance of the ASOS systems. Additionally, the Contractor shall assist the Government in relocation of equipment, installation of new equipment, installation of ASOS modifications and system enhancements, provide technical and analytical services [e.g. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)], and perform commissioning activities. ASOS consists of three functional groups of equipment: sensor groups; Data Collection Package (DCP); and the Acquisition Control Unit (ACU). A copy of the draft SOW is available via the Internet athttp://www.oso3.nws.noaa.gov/OSO321/ASOS/asosmas.htm. This web site also contains links to extensive ASOS information including photographs, diagrams, and site information. Expressions of interest and comments concerning any aspect of the draft SOW are welcome. In particular, the NWS would like comments regarding specific cost drivers and any implementation concerns along with an estimate on the rough order of magnitude for the total effort. Comments received by July 7, 1998, will be used in finalizing the draft SOW. (0161)

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